Thread by @ByRobDavies

Abundantly clear from talking to businesses today that most utterly reject the notion that staff should be under pressure to return to offices.

Many firms are preparing for a high degree of remote working, either long term or permanently.

One employment consultant pointed out that Sandwich shops cutting jobs is a macroeconomic problem for government, not for other employers looking out for their own staff.

Seems autocorrect thinks the town of Sandwich a more likely option than the breaded snack.

Here's the thing...Pret are perfectly entitled to open on my local high street. I'd rather local cafes thrive but there may well be room for both and job creation is always good, especially in areas where people need work. Let the free market do its thing, if you believe in it.

This is a government led by people who have, by and large, not worked in business. Very easy for some wealthy donors in the property industry to get on the blower and say business wants people back in the office ASAP, and convince them it's true.

But in most cases, it isn't.